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How to Install 'NHL 97' for Windows XP

NHL 97 was the first game in EA&'s NHL series to feature a full 3D engine as well as play-by-play commentary. The 3D version was released for Windows 95, PlayStation and Sega Saturn in 1997. Installing the game on computers running Windows XP is similar to installing other programs, although you may need to enable the "Compatibility mode" feature before the installation program will work properly.

Things You'll Need

NHL 97 CD

Instructions

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  Insert the NHL 97 CD into your computer. An installation window should automatically open. If it does not, open "My Computer" on your desktop and double-click on the "CD-ROM" icon. Double-click on "Setup.exe" to begin the installation program.
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  Enable "Compatibility mode" for the installation program if you receive an error message stating that the program is not compatible with your version of Windows by right-clicking on "Setup.exe" and selecting "Properties."
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  Click on the "Compatibility" tab at the top of the window. Open the drop-down menu in the "Compatibility mode" box and select "Windows 95." Click "OK," then double-click on "Setup.exe."
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  Follow the on-screen prompts to install NHL 97. Click the "I Accept" button on the user agreement screen. Select the large installation option when prompted, then click "Next." When you are asked where you would like the game installed on your computer, you can allow it to install to the default folder or enter another directory if you wish. The default installation folder is "C:\Program Files\EA Sports\NHL 97."
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  Browse to the directory the game was installed to. Right-click on "nhl97.exe" and select "Properties." Click the "Compatibility" tab, then select "Windows 95" from the "Compatibility mode" menu again. Click "OK."

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